The Epistemology of Descartes and Locke. A Comparative Analysis of the Fundamentals of the Theories

The paper offers a comparative analysis of the epistemologies of René Descartes and John Locke, highlighting their contributions to the philosophical movements of rationalism and empiricism during the Enlightenment. By examining Descartes' first two meditations, particularly his methodological doubt and the Cogito argument, alongside Locke's "Essay Concerning Human Understanding," the author explores how these two thinkers represent distinct yet complementary approaches to knowledge and understanding. The work is a thoughtful exploration of foundational concepts in modern philosophy.